Assisted Living Facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee

We found 27 assisted living facilities near Knoxville, TN. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Knoxville assisted living providers listed below.

27 Knoxville, Tennessee, Assisted Living Facilities
Sort by:


  1. NHC Fort Sanders
    Knoxville, TN 37916

  2. Heritage Assisted Living
    Knoxville, TN 37909

  3. Continuum Courtyards, LLC
    Knoxville, TN 37912

  4.  44149
    5.0
    Williamsburg Villas
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    "The facility is always clean and staff members are helpful and kind. Everyone works hard to crea..." more




  5. 0.0
    Heritage Assisted Living
    Knoxville, TN 37918

  6. Continuum Courtyards LLC
    Knoxville, TN 37912

  7.  35303
    4.5
    Atria Weston Place
    Knoxville, TN 37909
    "We were given a tour of the facilities, made very welcome and fed lunch. The facilities have ever..." more


  8. Lake Brook Place West
    Knoxville, TN 37909

  9.  15978
    4.0
    Homewood at Deane Hill
    Knoxville, TN 37919
    "I really can't say anything about Homewood Deane Hill because I just had a brief encounter on the..." more

  10. Westview Towers
    Knoxville, TN 37919



  11. 0.0
    Wellspring Senior Living
    Knoxville, TN 37923



  12. Elmcroft of Halls
    Knoxville, TN 37938

  13. 0.0
    Heritage Assisted Living
    Knoxville, TN 37923


  14.  17847
    3.5
    Wellington Place of Maryville
    Maryville, TN 37804
    "Most of the staff at this assisted living was friendly. However, there were some that I didn't ca..." more

  15. 0.0
    Clarity Pointe Knoxville
    Knoxville, TN 37924

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 8.1 CostScore: 7.4 LivabilityScore: 4.1
6.8
of 10

CaringScore for Knoxville, TN

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Knoxville was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Knoxville.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.8, Knoxville rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Knoxville. Choose a category score to learn more.

8.1
of 10

HealthScore for Knoxville, TN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Knoxville, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Knoxville is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.1, Knoxville rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 373.7 physicians per capita, Knoxville scores 69.5 percent better than the national average. Knoxville trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and scores 82.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 35.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Knoxville is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Knoxville is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Knoxville's environmental health -- is 10.9 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita Knoxville, TN Nat'l Avg
Physicians 373.7 220.5
Geriatricians 1.1 1.3
Cardiologists 14.1 7.7
Oncologists 8.6 3.5
Orthopedists 11.8 7
7.4
of 10

CostScore for Knoxville, TN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Knoxville, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Knoxville is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.4, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Knoxville are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Knoxville is $3,100 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Knoxville indexes at 16.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 34.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Knoxville, TN
Aggregate Index 84
Healthcare Index 90
Housing Index 66
Food Index 92
Utilities Index 97
Transportation Index 84
4.1
of 10

LivabilityScore for Knoxville, TN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Knoxville. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Knoxville is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Knoxville rates below average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 204 days each year in Knoxville, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 30°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Knoxville than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Knoxville is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $32,878 per year, the population of Knoxville earns a lower than average median household income. Knoxville has an unemployment rate of 8.20 percent, roughly 9.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.02 percent of the population in Knoxville is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Knoxville "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 0.7 136.1
Libraries 4.6 18.8
Places of Worship 118.6 220.5
Public Transit 109.2 110.4
Grocery Stores 213 97.7
Pharmacies 36 13.8

Find Assisted Living Facilities Nearby

More Information About Assisted Living Facilities

  • Alzheimer's Moments: Memories From a Caregiver's Diary
    Article - His mother's greatest fear was a nursing home -- but ultimately, author Gavin Dougherty chose to move her to assisted living. Learn about his journey and why he shared his story - ...the toll caregiving took on his own well-being. He also candidly discusses the reasons behind his difficult decision to move his mother to assisted living. We asked Dougherty to tell us more about his personal story and what inspired him to share it with others. Your book is based on a di...
  • My parents, who have dementia, flat-out refuse to move into assisted living. How do I get them to move without making them hate me?
    BlogPost - Advice on how to move parents with dementia into assisted living when they don't want to move. - ...y father ticked his doctor off, and the doctor sent social services to their house. Now everyone (including me) agrees they need to go into assisted living, most likely a "memory care" section. But they refuse to move and are nasty when I try to discuss it with them. They firmly beli...
  • Are there facilities that we can place my schizophrenic mother?
    Question - ...ever, she is unable to take care of herself, or all the medication she's required to take on a regular basis. Is there a safe place like an assisted living facility that she can go to? I'm not sure if she qualifies for such places.

Assisted living costs near you

Compare pictures, pricing, options.